Upcoming events
Walk With Us are monthly events that keep our walking community connected all year round.
Walk With Us is open to people who have experienced detention, GDWG visitors, Refugee Tales walkers and anyone else who would like to join us! If you are interested in being a regular part of this walking community please email: refugeetales@gdwg.org.uk for more information.
Events and Walks in 2026:
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This walk will be lead by Liz and Bill.
This Walk With Us walk from Balcombe Station is about 7 - 8 miles. The route goes under the spectacular Viaduct and includes part of Ardingly Reservoir.
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Our Route - 9 miles
Through Greenwich Park to Charlton Park and the Thames Barrier, then along the Thames Path to the Cutty Sark. 14km/9 miles.
We will walk through Greenwich Park, with a short but steep climb to a fabulous viewpoint. Next we cross the edge of Blackheath and reach Charlton Park and House, one of the finest surviving Jacobean manor houses in England. Then we follow the Capital Ring and Green Chain Walk through Maryon Wilson Park to the Thames Barrier. We return along the Thames Path to the Cutty Sark at Greenwich.
Please bring a packed lunch and water.
Meet 1030 for departure at 11 a.m. outside Greenwich Station W3W///each.gentle.work
DLR and Southeastern services: from DLR (and the west end of mainline platforms) exit, follow signs for Walking Route to Greenwich Town Centre for 100m along Greenwich High Road past the Novotel.
Toilet and café in the station building.
No dogs
We ask that you do not bring dogs (other than guide dogs), as we wish to make the walk accessible for all.
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The Launch will be held at The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in London.
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Refugee Tales will be held from the 9 - 13th June 2027.
Full Walkers will meet on the 8th June.
Please contact refugeetales@gdwg.org.uk if you have any questions.